killing

US /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/
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1.

omicidio, uccisione

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

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The police are investigating the killing of a young man.
La polizia sta indagando sull'omicidio di un giovane.
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He was charged with the killing of his neighbor.
È stato accusato dell'omicidio del suo vicino.
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murderslaughterassassinationhomicideexecution
2.

successo, affare d'oro

a very successful or impressive performance or achievement

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The band's new album is a real killing.
Il nuovo album della band è un vero successo.
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She made a killing in the stock market.
Ha fatto un affare d'oro in borsa.
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successtriumphfortunewindfallcoup
1.

esilarante, divertentissimo

extremely funny or amusing

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That joke was absolutely killing!
Quella battuta era assolutamente esilarante!
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The comedian's performance was killing the audience.
La performance del comico stava uccidendo il pubblico dalle risate.
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hilariousamusingfunnysidesplittingriotous
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killkill offkill or curedressed to killmake a killingkill someone with kindnesskill the goose that lays the golden egg